Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Monday the foldable iPhone remains on track for a September reveal alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, with sales to follow soon after.
- That guidance counters a Nikkei Asia report that warned engineering snags could push shipments into 2027, with sources describing challenges but not a crisis.
- Supply chain reports say Foxconn has begun trial production and Apple is planning an initial run of about 7 to 8 million units, signaling a constrained launch window.
- Leaked dummy units and reporting point to a book-style design with a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.8-inch inner display using Samsung OLED panels, plus crease-reduction tech that includes new adhesives, a refined hinge, and dual-layer glass.
- Huawei has officially unveiled the wide-format Pura X Max for China and Samsung is preparing a wider Z Fold variant, underscoring a fast shift toward shorter, wider foldables ahead of Apple’s entry.